EMU procussion User manual

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INTRODUCTION 5
Procussion ............................................................................................................................... 6
CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS 7
Basic Pad Setup ...................................................................................................................... 7
Quick Setup for MIDI Keyboard ......................................................................................... 8
Keyboard Setup ..................................................................................................................... 9
Quick Setup for MIDI Drum Pads .................................................................................... 10
Live Performance Setup ...................................................................................................... 11
Electronic Drum Kit Setup ................................................................................................. 12
Overview of Outputs .......................................................................................................... 13
BASIC OPERATION 15
Controls ................................................................................................................................. 17
Selecting Kits ........................................................................................................................ 18
Selecting MIDI Channels, Volume and Pan .................................................................... 18
Multi-Timbral Operation .................................................................................................... 19
Master Menu Functions ..................................................................................................... 20
Master Tune .......................................................................................................................... 20
Transpose .............................................................................................................................. 21
Submix Outputs ................................................................................................................... 21
MIDI Modes ......................................................................................................................... 22
Global Velocity Curve ......................................................................................................... 22
Global Trigger Tempo ......................................................................................................... 23
Zone Maps ............................................................................................................................ 23
User Zone Maps 1 + 2 ......................................................................................................... 24
Drum Replacement with the User Zone Maps................................................................ 24
Procussion Factory Zone Assignment Chart ................................................................... 25
Envelope Mode .................................................................................................................... 26
MIDI Enable ......................................................................................................................... 26
Program Change .................................................................................................................. 26
MIDI Mode Change............................................................................................................. 27
MIDI Controller Assign ...................................................................................................... 27
MIDI Footswitch Assign ..................................................................................................... 28
MIDI Program -> Kit ........................................................................................................... 28
Auto Select ............................................................................................................................ 29
Remote Edit .......................................................................................................................... 29
Send MIDI Data ................................................................................................................... 30
Viewing Angle ..................................................................................................................... 30
Demo Sequence .................................................................................................................... 31
About Procussion ................................................................................................................ 32
PROGRAMMING BASICS 33
Modulation ........................................................................................................................... 36
Procussion Modulation Sources ........................................................................................ 37
Envelope Generators ........................................................................................................... 38
Low Frequency Oscillators ................................................................................................. 39
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PROGRAMMING BASICS (cont)
Modulation Patches ............................................................................................................. 40
Accent and Volume ............................................................................................................. 40
Instrument Layer Block Diagram ...................................................................................... 41
Key Number ......................................................................................................................... 41
Stack Block Diagram ........................................................................................................... 42
Velocity Curves .................................................................................................................... 43
MIDI Realtime Controls...................................................................................................... 44
Stereo Mix Outputs ............................................................................................................. 46
EDIT MENU 47
Enabling the Edit Menu ...................................................................................................... 49
Procussion Block Diagram ................................................................................................. 50
Kit and Zone Programming Functions
Kit Name and Keyboard Character Charts ...................................................................... 51
Stack Select............................................................................................................................ 52
Key Range ............................................................................................................................. 52
Zone Tuning ......................................................................................................................... 52
Zone Volume ........................................................................................................................ 53
Zone Pan ............................................................................................................................... 53
Nontranspose ....................................................................................................................... 53
Assignment Mode ............................................................................................................... 54
Zone Submix......................................................................................................................... 55
Modulation Enable .............................................................................................................. 55
Footswitch Enable................................................................................................................ 56
Modulation Patch 1 and 2................................................................................................... 56
Footswitch Control .............................................................................................................. 57
Velocity Curve ..................................................................................................................... 57
Trigger Tempo ..................................................................................................................... 59
Stack Programming Functions
Stack Name and Keyboard Character Chart ................................................................... 59
Stack Instruments ................................................................................................................ 60
Stack Tune............................................................................................................................. 60
Stack Volume........................................................................................................................ 60
Stack Pan ............................................................................................................................... 60
Delay/Sound Start............................................................................................................... 61
Reverse .................................................................................................................................. 62
Alternate Envelope .............................................................................................................. 62
Pitch Envelope ..................................................................................................................... 62
Low Frequency Oscillator .................................................................................................. 63
Stack Modulation Control .................................................................................................. 64
Stack Footswitch 3 and 4 .................................................................................................... 65
Switch Mode ......................................................................................................................... 65
Switch Group ....................................................................................................................... 67
Switch Source ....................................................................................................................... 67
Switch Points ........................................................................................................................ 68
Audition Layer ..................................................................................................................... 68
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Copy and Save Functions
Copy Zone ............................................................................................................................ 68
Copy Stack ............................................................................................................................ 69
Save Kit ................................................................................................................................. 69
PROGRAMMING PROCUSSION 73
Creating a Custom Kit ........................................................................................................ 73
Editing Kits ........................................................................................................................... 74
Programming Tutorial ........................................................................................................ 75
Hi-Hat Investigation ........................................................................................................... 81
Programming Tips and Ideas ............................................................................................ 82
Procussion Synthesis ........................................................................................................... 83
Spatial Convolution ............................................................................................................. 85
Using Procussion with a Sequencer .................................................................................. 86
More Advanced Sequencing .............................................................................................. 86
REFERENCE SECTION 89
Factory Kit Listing ............................................................................................................... 90
Standard Kit Layout ............................................................................................................ 91
Factory Stack Listing ........................................................................................................... 92
Instrument Listing ............................................................................................................... 99
LFO, Delay and Envelope Times ..................................................................................... 103
Pitch Modulation Interval Charts ................................................................................... 104
Zone Map Chart ................................................................................................................. 105
Technical Specifications .................................................................................................... 106
MIDI Specifications ........................................................................................................... 107
INDEX
WARRANTY
REGISTRATION CARD
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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
MASTER EDIT DATA VOLUME
C01 Vol127 Pan=K
031 Sluggo Drums
CURSORENTER
MAXIMUM PERCUSSION MODULE
I/O
What is PRO CUSSION?
Procussion is a multi-timbral percussion instrument whose sounds are
basedon actualdigital recordingsof“real” instruments.With Procussion,
you can instantly have hundreds of different drum and percussion
instruments at the tip of your drumstick.
Procussion begins with sound. Four megabytes of the highest quality 16
bit percussion samples selected from the Emulator III sound library and
stored on ROM (Read Only Memory) for instant access.
But this is only the beginning. Procussion gives you the ability to literally
take these sounds apart and re-assemble them into an almost limitless
number of entirely new percussion sounds, combining parts of one
instrument with another or with any of a selection of digital waveforms
also stored on ROM. The extensive cross-switching functions allow a
high degree of musical expression not normally attainable from sampled
percussion instruments. The 16 bit samples are arranged into 128 kit
locations, 64 of which are user-programmable.
Procussion also features 32 voice polyphony allowing you to take full
advantage of its layering capabilities (up to 8 sounds on each key or drum
pad) and its ability to respond multi-timbrally to all 16 MIDI channels
makes it ideally suited for multitrack sequencing and composing using
a MIDI sequencer.
Other features include 3 stereo outputs for individually processing
sounds (also configurable as 6 polyphonic submixes with fully program-
mable panning), integral sends and returns to allow the addition of
external effects units without the need for a separate mixer, and of course,
an extensive MIDI implementation.

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PROCUSSION INTRO
Procussion is organized as shown in the simplified diagram below.
Basic Organization
A number of sampled percussion instruments are mapped across a
keyboard or set of drum pads. Each instrument has many individual
attributes such as tuning, volume, pan, etc.
The Kit is a complete set of all program parameters for a set of up to 24
Procussion drum Stacks. There are 128 kit locations in the Procussion.
Kits 0-63 are unalterable factory kits; Kits 64-127 are user kits which can
be changed.
Stacks, which can be made of up to 4 percussion Instruments, are
assigned to MIDI key ranges called Zones. Up to 24 zones may be
assigned in one kit.
The instruments in a stack can be modulated in many ways or switched
on and off depending on various parameters such as velocity (how hard
a drum is played) or perhaps the position of the high hat pedal, sticking
speed, etc.
Drum
Stack
Up to 4 Instruments
which can be
controlled or switched
in various ways.
Up to 24 Zones
Zone
1Zone
2Zone 24
MIDI Drums
36 48 60 72 84 96
MIDI
Note # -
Drum
Stack
Up to 4 Instruments
which can be
controlled or switched
in various ways.
Drum
Stack
Up to 4 Instruments
which can be
controlled or switched
in various ways.
Zones larger than
1 note are used for
Tuned Percussion
PROCUSSION KIT
Zone 2
Zone 24
Zone 1

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SUB 2 SUB 1 MAIN
IN OUT THRU LLLR
STEREOMONO
MIDI OUTPUTS POWER
RR
MIDI Controller
(MIDI Drum Pads, Keyboard, Sequencer, etc.)
MIDI Out
OR
Speakers
Amp
Mixer
Home Stereo
System
Aux. or
Tape In
Male RCA plug
to
Male Phone plug
To
Main Outs
Use the Left Main Output
for Stereophones
Home Studio
System
Setup #1 BASIC PAD SETUP
CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
Connection Instructions - Basic Setup
MIDIIn - Procussion is controlled by MIDI messages received at the MIDI
In connector. Connect the MIDI In of the Procussion to the MIDI Out
connector of a MIDI controller such as a MIDI keyboard, MIDI Drum Pads
or MIDI sequencer.
Outputs - Procussion is a high quality, stereo audio device. In order to
reproduce its wide dynamic range and frequency response, use a high
quality amplification and speaker system such as a keyboard amplifier or
home stereo system. A stereo setup is highly desirable because of the
added realism of stereophonic sound. Headphones can be used if an
amplifier and speaker system is not available. Plug stereo headphones
into the Left Main output jack. The Right Main output jack serves as a
mono output when the left jack is not plugged in.
This diagram shows a typical equipment setup for the Procussion.
■ IfProcussiondoesnot
seem to be responding
correctly, make sure
that both Procussion
and your MIDI Control-
ler are set to the same
MIDI channel.

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Quick Setup - MIDI Keyboard
These instructions will get you up and running in the shortest amount of
time. Connect Procussion to your sound system and MIDI keyboard as
shown on the following page and turn everything on.
SET LEVELS
1) Turn the Procussion's volume control to minimum.
2) Press the Master button on Procussion.
3) Turn the Data knob clockwise to the very last screen which reads,
“DEMO SEQUENCE”.
4) Press the Cursor button to move the flashing cursor to the bottom line
in the display.
5) Press Enter to start the demo sequence, then slowly turn up the volume
control to a comfortable listening level. You may have to adjust the
volume of your sound system. Press Enter again to stop the demo.
PROCUSSION SETUP
The Zone Map function re-maps every kit in Procussion to fit your MIDI
keyboard. This is much easier than having to modify each individual kit.
1) Press the Master button on Procussion.
2) Turn the Data knob to the screen which reads, “ZONE MAPS”.
3) Verify that the bottom line of the display reads “Kit”. If the display
reads something other than “Kit”, press the Cursor button to move the
flashing cursor to the bottom line in the display, then press it again so
that the flashing cursor line is underneath the word in the lower line.
Turn the data knob until it does read “Kit”.
4) Press the Master button to return to the main screen.
5) Play your MIDI keyboard. You should now be hearing sound. If not,
verify that the MIDI light on Procussion flashes as the keys are played.
If it doesn't flash, check the MIDI connection.
6) Turn the data knob clockwise to select another kit. Remember,
Procussion has 128 different kits! Have fun.
QUICK SETUP
Using the PROCUSSION with a MIDI Keyboard

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Connection Instructions - Keyboard Setup
Setup #2 KEYBOARD SETUP
SUB 2 SUB 1 MAIN
IN OUT THRU LLLR
STEREOMONO
MIDI OUTPUTS POWER
RR
MIDI Out
MIDI Controller
(MIDI Keyboard, Sequencer, etc.)
Computer
MIDI In
MIDI In
Additional
MIDI
Devices
MIDI In
Sub 2 Sub 1 Main
OR
Home Stereo
System
Aux. or
Tape In
Male RCA plug
to
Male Phone plug
To
Main Outs
MIDIIn - Procussion is controlled by MIDI messages received at the MIDI
In connector. Any MIDI controller such as a MIDI keyboard, MIDI drum
pads or a computer can be connected.
MIDI Out - The MIDI Out jack is normally used to transmit program data
to a computer or other device.
MIDI Thru -MIDI Thru transmits an exact copy of the messages received
at the MIDI In jack to additional MIDI devices.
Outputs - Procussion has three sets of programmable stereo outputs;
Main, Sub 1, and Sub 2. Specific sounds can be routed to one of these stereo
pairs in order to be further processed or mixed separately.

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QUICK SETUP
Using the PROCUSSION with Drum Pads
Quick Setup - MIDI Drum Pads
These instructions will get you up and running in the shortest amount of
time. Connect Procussion to your sound system and MIDI drum pads as
shown on the facing page (or on page 7) and turn everything on.
1) Play your MIDI drum pads and verify that the MIDI light on
Procussion flashes as the pads are played. If not, check the MIDI
connection.
2) Set Procussion to Kit 000, “Ampitheater” (or any of the kits marked
with an asterisk in the kit listing).
3) Assign each pad of your MIDI drum pad controller to a MIDI note
number using the Standard Factory Kit Layout on page 91. Set the
MIDI pads up however you like, but be sure to save your layout to the
pad controller when you have finished.
4) Turn the data knob on Procussion clockwise to select another kit. Since
you used one of the Standard Kits as your model, most other
Procussion factory kits (marked *) will follow the same pad layout.
drumKAT
Note #38
Main Snare
Your MIDI Controller
assigns each
Pad a MIDI Number
Note #39
Aux. Snare
Note #52
Hi Hat Note #47
Tom Tom
Note #43
Tom Tom Note #45 Tom Tom
Note #49
Cymbal Note #46 Perc.
Note #51
Cymbal Note #50 Cymbal
33 35 36 38 40 41 43 45 47 48 50 52 53 55 57 59 60 62 64 65 67 69 71 72 74 76 77 79 81 83 84 86 88 89 91 93 95 96 98 MIDI Key #
Main Snare Aux. Snare
Hi Hat
Tom Tom Tom Tom Tom Tom
Cymbal Cymbal
Cymbal
Percussion
Standard Factory Kit Layout
Use the Standard Factory Kit Layout to assign your Drum Pads so that most of the
Procussion Factory Kits will match up with your pad assignments.